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2018 Friends of Education Winners

The Wausau School District kicked off American Education Week with its annual Friends of Education Awards Breakfast. Awards were presented by Superintendent, Dr. Keith Hilts. To view the program, click here.

Tim Kostroski, Sarah D'Aquisto* , Cindy Swope, Curt Richardt
For her frequent visits to Wausau West High School, sharing with students her expertise and information on drugs, alcohol and human trafficking in the Wausau community.

Carl Hert, Dr. Keith Hilts (Missing Sara Gast* )
For her active role in the Wausau West High School Business and Marketing Department, serving as a guest speaker, a judge at the DECA District Competition, and giving advice on how to strengthen and enhance curriculum.

Meaghan Lauer, Dave Hartman* , Dr. Keith Hilts
For five years of service to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School’s Blessings in a Backpack program, packing food bags weekly for students, and securing funding through his men’s group, Men in Action-St. Mark’s Church.

Molly Hoffmann ( Accepted posthumously for Arden Hoffmann*), Dr. Keith Hilts
For many years of continued post-retirement service to the Wausau School District, serving on the Friends of Education Committee, traveling with the French-American Youth Exchange program, serving as a source of information for the District employee orientation, and providing guidance to the District Public Relations Department.

Cindy Heiting, Marcia Innis* , Dr. Keith Hilts
For seven years as a Hawthorn Hills Elementary School “lunch buddy”, having lunch and spending time with students who need some extra special attention, and serving as a positive role model and special friend.

Carla Gerstenberger, Michelle Lipke* , Dr. Keith Hilts
For speaking to Wausau West High School Medical Terminology students about being a Physician’s Assistant and discussing the medical terms she uses every day in her profession.

Patricia Zemke, Dr. David Mathias* , Dr. Keith Hilts
For continuing to come into the 6th grade health classes at John Muir Middle School during the human development unit, answering questions and developing relationships with the students outside of the usual doctor’s office setting.

Patrick Galligan, Mike & Kallie Sheehan*, Dr. Keith Hilts
For over a decade of volunteerism to Wausau West High School sports and activities, filling in during “emergency” volunteer shortages, and helping in countless other ways.

Special Service Awards(Presented to groups/businesses for continued outstanding service to our students and schools.)